Florida coach Urban Meyer made his weekly appearance on the SEC teleconference and gave several updates on personnel heading into the bye week.

The Gators should get a boost from the return of suspended slot receiver Chris Rainey. Rainey missed the past five games after an arrest, but has met the terms Meyer set for him to be able to play again.
“Chris Rainey is eligible to participate in the Georgia game, but I’m not saying he will,” Meyer said. “That hasn’t been determined.”

Here are some other updates:

— WR Andre Debose sprained his right ankle against Mississippi State and the diagnosis is discouraging.

“He will not practice this week,” Meyer said. “We’re doing everything we can to get him back next week. It was a rather severe ankle sprain, but he’s recovering well.”

— There is a chance K Caleb Sturgis will return next week, well ahead of initial expectations. Meyer said he is “progressing” and the team doctor’s will be able to make a decision on his availability early next week.

— The medical staff also will make a decision on OT Matt Patchan (wrist) Monday. Meyer said the fractured bone has healed and now the question is whether Patchan has regained the strength in his arm after the time off.

— Meyer said fans that criticize offensive coordinator Steve Addazio should criticize Meyer as well because both are involved in the play calling. Meyer also said the play calling is not necessarily Florida’s biggest problem right now.

“I’m not sure that’s the answer,” Meyer said. “That will be fixed if it’s broken. You can call all the plays you want, but if you miss your first eight passes…”

“It’s scheme and it’s personnel. One way of getting better is getting your guys back healthy. We’ve got to get that back and get that going.”